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TISI waives application fees for industrial standard, ISO certification

NationalOct 08. 2020

By THE NATION

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) is waiving the application fee for industrial standard and ISO certification to alleviate the burden on manufacturers.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said this measure is part of the Industry Ministry’s policy to help businesses impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak.

“TISI estimates that it will help more than 10,000 businesses save up to Bt110 million in application fees,” she said. “The fees will be waived from October 10 to April 30 next year.”

Those interested can submit their application via www.tisi.go.th at any time of the day.

Applicants will be notified of factory inspection or laboratory testing via the website, which can also be used for other TISI-related services.

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Heavy rain showers profits on one enterprising woman

NationalOct 08. 2020

By THE NATION

With storms hitting the country and incessant rain, one woman in Si Sa Ket province has decided to turn this crisis into an opportunity.

Somkid Sangkerd, manufacturer and retailer of plastic tanks, decided to start making plastic boats for use during floods.

She said she was inspired to start producing boats when people from flooded areas showed up at her shop asking for plastic oars. Now she sells both boats and oars for between Bt2,000 and Bt3,000.

Somkid said her boats will last for at least 10 years, adding that even fishermen have bought them.

On Thursday, the Meteorological Department predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rain in the lower Northeast, East and Central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity. The South will also be hit with heavy rain.

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Domestic travel stimulus measure extended to Jan 31

NationalOct 08. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Economic Situation Administration on Thursday decided to extend the government’s “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) and “Kum Lung Jai” (Encouragement) stimulus packages to January 31, 2021.

Apart from extending these measures, Thai nationals can also get a discount voucher for tourist attractions in their provinces by presenting their house registration documents.

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Senator’s black Mercedes parked in hospital’s ER zone creates furore in social media

NationalOct 08. 2020

By The Nation

A senator’s car, which was parked in a prohibited zone and blocked other people’s access to the area on Thursday morning, has won a lot of backlash on social media.

Photographs of a black Mercedes Benz parked near the entrance of Ramathibodi Hospital’s emergency ward posted on Twitter by “TransportTH” have gone viral and had been retweeted nearly 30,000 times as of press time.

The driver was reportedly scolding the photographer for taking a picture of the licence plate, which revealed that the car belonged to a senator.

The #WhyDoWeNeedSenators? was the top-trending hashtag on Thursday, with many netizens saying senators were an unnecessary part of Parliament.

The opposition and pro-democracy activists have been fighting to “switch off” the power of senators selected by the junta regime.

The opposition has submitted motions to amend the charter in order to make this possible, but the motions have yet to be added to the House agenda.

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Miss Universe Thailand contestants take the catwalk for preliminary round

NationalOct 08. 2020

By THE NATION

Miss Universe Thailand 2020 held its preliminary round on Wednesday with the 29 women vying for the title showing off their style and beauty in national costume, swimming gear and evening gown.

The event was held at the True Icon Hall in Bangkok’s IconSiam shopping mall.

The national costume round held under the “Pride of Siam” theme, had contestants showing off traditional costumes designed with traditional heroines in mind.

In the second round, they sported “BSC Streamline” swimwear, before gliding down the catwalk in beautiful evening gowns.

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8 lives to go: pet-shop owner, daughter save cats from ferocious monitor lizard

NationalOct 08. 2020

By The Nation

A giant monitor lizard’s impossible mission to sneak into a pet shop in Suphanburi province and treat itself to some hapless felines failed – twice – as the quick-thinking owner and her daughter saved the pets in the nick of time.

Roongwaree Traipeut, 63, owner of the pet shop, said she first heard the cats creating a raucous on Wednesday and sent her daughter in to check what it was all about.

The daughter spotted the monitor lizard creeping under the pet cages and managed to drive it away with a broom.

However, the wily lizard headed to the back of the house, maybe trying to fool the humans that it was running away, while it actually sneaked up to the front door.

It saw a cat there and charged at the feline, but Roongwaree slammed the door before it could reach the cat, ending the lizard’s hopes of wolfing down a special meal that day.

Rescuers called in by Roongwaree said the creature was the biggest and most ferocious monitor lizard they had ever encountered, as it whipped its tail when they tried to approach and tried to take a bite out of them when they got too close.

Eventually, the team managed to capture the hungry reptile and were set to return it to its natural habitat.

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Retailers show strong interest in govt’s ‘Let’s Go Halves’ scheme

NationalOct 08. 2020Anucha Burapachaisri 

By The Nation

More than 200,000 retailers have registered in the “Kon La Khreung” (Let’s Go Halves) economic stimulus package and the number is expected to rise before the scheme kicks off on October 23.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Thursday that as of Tuesday, 210,010 retailers had registered for the scheme, and that 152,795 had been verified.

Of the 152,795 retailers, 127,852 are store owners and 24,943 stall operators. Meanwhile, 90,052 are food shops, 41,331 are Blue Flag stores, 4,991 One Tambon One Product (Otop) stores and 16,421 are ordinary shops.

Of the registrants, 34.8 per cent are in the Central region, 25 per cent in the Northeast and 17.7 per cent in the South. Meanwhile, 25,526 retailers or 12.2 per cent are in Bangkok, 7,105 or 3.4 per cent in Chiang Mai and 6,516 or 3.1 per cent in Songkhla.

Anucha said retailers can register via the “Kon La Khreung” website or at any Krungthai Bank branch nationwide.

“People can register on the website from October 16 and start using their privilege from October 23 to December 31. Their privilege will be cancelled if the first transaction is not made within 14 days,” he said.

Under the scheme, Thai nationals aged over 18 who do not hold a state welfare card will get a daily discount on food, drink and other necessities of up to Bt150, capped at Bt3,000 per person. Alcohol, tobacco and leisure activities are not covered.

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Former Army chief takes on saffron robes

NationalOct 08. 2020

By The Nation

Former Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong went into monkhood on Thursday at the Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan temple in Bangkok.

The name Apirat was given during ordination was “Apriachatano”, or a person who holds the three jewels of Buddhism – the Buddha, Buddhist doctrine and monkhood.

After retiring from his Army post, Apirat was given the post of deputy secretary-general at the Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary.

General Chakthip Chaijinda had also ordained at this temple after retiring from his post as chief of Royal Thai Police. He had been ordained in the name Chintchayo, which meant a winner over the mind.

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No drought this year in Buri Ram

NationalOct 08. 2020

By The Nation

Heavy rains have raised the level of Buri Ram’s two main reservoirs, saving farmers in the province from drought this year.

On Thursday, the Huai Jora Khe Mak and Huai Talad reservoirs had risen to 10 million cubic metres, compared to earlier images showing the reservoirs as almost empty.

It is believed that this year’s drought crisis has been solved as there is enough water for consumption and farming as the rains are expected to continue.

However, the water levels in three of 16 reservoirs in the province have now exceeded their capacity and provincial agencies are now monitoring the situation to prevent floods.

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Seven people found positive in quarantine

NationalOct 08. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Thursday reported seven new cases in state quarantine over a 24-hour period.

The new cases are all asymptomatic and comprise:

> A 61-year-old American male entertainment venue employee, who arrived from the United States on September 19 and was found positive after a second test on October 1 in hotel quarantine.

> A 45-year-old Kuwaiti woman, who arrived in Thailand on October 5 and went into alternative hospital quarantine for treatment of another disease. She was found infected on arrival but showed no visible symptoms. According to her health history, she was previously infected with Covid-19 in July.

> A 25-year-old woman, who came home from India on September 25 and was found positive on day 11 in a Bangkok quarantine facility.

> A 23-year-old woman, who returned from the United Arab Emirates on September 25 and tested positive on day 11 in Chon Buri state quarantine.

> A 34-year-old female freelance worker, who came home from the Netherlands on October 1 and was found positive on day 4 in a Chon Buri quarantine facility.

> A 52-year-old male freelance worker and a 45-year-old masseuse, both of whom returned from Hungary on October 1 and went into quarantine in Chon Buri. They tested positive on day 4 and day 5, respectively.

Meanwhile, 48 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Thursday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand has increased to 3,622 (684 in state quarantine). Of these, 124 are in hospital and 3,439 have recovered and been discharged. The death toll remains unchanged at 59.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am the number of confirmed cases has increased to 36.38 million (rising by 343,517 in 24 hours). Of these, 27.4 million have recovered, 7.92 million are active cases (67,416 in severe condition) and 1.06 million have died (an increase of 5,909).

Thailand ranks a safe 139th for most cases in the world. The US has the most number, with 7.77 million, followed by India (6.83 million), Brazil (5 million), Russia (1.24 million) and Colombia (877,683).